06-10-1986 - Laserfiche WebLink

Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the contracts with the Northern Improvement Company for two asphalt paving projects, which were awarded on May 20, 1986. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Eckert moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to grant a utility permit to Cass County Electric to install an underground power cable under County Road 1 in Rochester Township. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wieland informed the County Engineer that there are two culverts and an access being constructed on County Road 10 to the east of Drain #45. Mr. Richards is aware of the location and stated that the property is in the Riverside city limits. Mr. Wieland felt there should be a service road along County Road 10 rather than so many accesses, and he suggested that Commissioner Eckert and the County Engineer meet with the appropriate officials of Riverside, West Fargo and Fargo regarding access and maintenance of Highway 10. States Attorney Robert Hoy informed the Commission that the North Dakota Attorney General's Office has decided to fund a victim- witness advocate position in Cass County contingent upon the County providing local matching funds. The State would place a person in the States Attorneys Office on an annual basis victims and witnesses of crime how to obtain necessary counseling and other services that are available to them. Cost of the position for the first year would be $12,000.00, with a grant from the State for $6,000.00. The County would be requested to match this amount with $3,000.00 being paid from the 1986 budget since the program would begin July 1, 1986. The County would have no obligation for fringe benefits, but would be required to provide clerical and telephone service. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Sondrall seconded to enter into an agreement for a victim witness advocate position at a cost of $6,000.00, with payment of $3,000.00 from the County Contingency Fund for the period of July 1 through December 31, 1986, and the balance to be budgeted by the States Attorney for 1987. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Administrative Assistant Scott Krueger stated that the Commission needs to determine the term of office for two members of the Salary Review Committee. Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded that Donna Lays be appointed to a one -year term to expire January 1, 1987; and that Rick Lewis be appointed to a three -year term to expire January 1, 1989. Motion carried. Regarding the Courthouse remodeling project, Mr. Larson moved and Mrs. Stanton seconded to direct the architect to request a change order for heating and air conditioning as outlined in Option B presented by Scott Krueger for the District Court 3rd floor courtrooms. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Stanton moved and Mr. Larson seconded that the Chairman be authorized to sign the contract with Peterson Mechanical for the